Moses Quote by William Gurnall
““We are to choose affliction rather than sin, yea, the greatest affliction before the least sin. Moses””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Christian’s Duty”, 1660
Choosing suffering over sin is presented as a higher moral path, implying that enduring hardship can be more virtuous than committing minor transgressions.
In simple terms: Choosing suffering can be more virtuous than minor sins.
Embrace hardship as moral growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- moral choices
- religious teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes suffering morally valuable?
- When is enduring hardship preferable to avoiding minor sins?
Suffering may not always be morally superior.